Sandy Montgomery

• Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
• Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
• Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
• Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
• Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
• Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
• Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

GPA : 3.8

Prepared me to work with young children, from birth to age 8. It emphasized the importance of early learning and development, with a focus on child development, curriculum design, and teaching methodologies appropriate for young children. Equiped me with the skills and knowledge needed to create a nurturing and engaging learning environments that support children's physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language growth.